Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Advocacy in Colorado Family Law
Since 2002, Bonnie Shields Law Firm has provided exceptional legal representation in family law and personal injury cases across Centennial and Littleton, Colorado. Our founder, Bonnie Shields, combines over two decades of legal expertise with firsthand personal experience navigating divorce, offering clients both compassionate support and aggressive advocacy. As a mother of four and former divorcee, Bonnie uniquely understands the emotional and financial challenges clients face, prioritizing tailored solutions that protect their rights while minimizing costs through limited representation options.Our practice emphasizes transparency, with clear communication about case expectations and outcomes, avoiding unrealistic promises that other firms may make. We serve clients in high-conflict family law matters, personal injury claims, and mediation, leveraging Bonnie's dual perspective as both attorney and former client to deliver balanced, client-centered representation. Our team remains committed to ethical standards, focusing on long-term client relationships built through honest assessments and dedicated service.
Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Mediation Services
Child Custody
Divorce Representation
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of Colorado family law experience
- Our team provides personalized service with limited representation options
- Founder combines legal expertise with personal divorce experience
- We prioritize transparent communication about case expectations
- We maintain active involvement in professional legal associations
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and spousal support matters with compassionate yet assertive representation. We guide clients through emotionally challenging cases while protecting their parental rights and financial interests. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in automobile accidents and slip-and-fall incidents. Our practice secures compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain while navigating complex insurance negotiations. We emphasize early case evaluation to maximize recovery within Colorado's statutory deadlines.
Mediation Services
Our mediation practice facilitates negotiated settlements for family law disputes, focusing on cost-effective solutions that maintain client control over outcomes. We help parties reach agreements on parenting plans, property division, and support matters while avoiding prolonged courtroom battles.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody determinations and modification cases. Our practice addresses parenting time schedules, decision-making authority, and child support calculations while prioritizing children's best interests through Colorado's evolving legal standards.
Divorce Representation
Our divorce practice handles contested and uncontested dissolutions with focus on equitable asset division, spousal maintenance, and post-divorce modifications. We provide realistic case assessments based on Colorado's family law framework while supporting clients through transitional challenges.
People
Bonnie S. Shields
Attorney & Founder
Colorado native and family law specialist with 20+ years experience. Mother of four who combines legal expertise with personal divorce experience to provide compassionate yet aggressive representation. Holds Juris Doctor from University of Denver.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, support modifications, protection orders, and property division cases with personalized legal strategies.
Do you handle personal injury cases?
Yes, we represent clients in automobile accidents and negligence claims to secure compensation for injuries and related expenses.
Is mediation required for divorce in Colorado?
Most Colorado courts require mediation attempts before trial in family law cases, including divorce proceedings.
How are child support amounts determined?
Colorado uses specific guidelines considering both parents' incomes, parenting time, and children's needs when establishing support obligations.
What makes your firm different?
Our founder's personal experience with divorce provides unique perspective combined with two decades of legal advocacy in family matters.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and potential representation options.
